Physio Network

Welcome to the world of [Physio Explained], [Physio Discussed], [Expert Physio Q&A], and [Case Studies]—hosted by Sarah Yule and James Armstrong.

[Physio Explained] – Our original podcast, Physio Explained, continues to bring you the biggest names in physio, tackling the most clinically relevant topics—all in under 20 minutes. It's the highest value per minute podcast in the physio space.

[Physio Discussed] – Our longer-form podcast which launches monthly. In these episodes, two expert guests join our host to dive deep into your favourite topics, exploring varied assessment and treatment approaches to take your clinical expertise to the next level!

[Expert Physio Q&A] – These podcasts are a snippet taken from our Practicals live Q&A sessions. Held monthly, these sessions give Practicals members the chance to ask their pressing questions and get direct answers from our expert presenters.

[Case Studies] – These podcasts feature expert clinicians walking you through real-life patient cases, covering subjective and objective examinations, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning. Each episode offers a unique learning opportunity, with links to our Case Studies service for those who want to explore the case in greater depth.

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Mar 6, 2024 · 16 min
ACL cross bracing protocol - everything you need to know with Geoff Ford
In this episode, Geoff delves into the specifics of the ACL cross bracing protocol utilised in conservative ACL rehabilitation. He discusses the advantages, disadvantages, and relevant literature, along with essential points to address with the patient regarding the potentially demanding experience of wearing a brace. Geoff Ford is the founder of Be Strong Physio. He is a passionate Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning coach (ASCA), Yoga teacher and Strongfirst certified kettlebell instructor. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is Michael Rizk (@thatphysioguy) 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Feb 21, 2024 · 14 min
Fit for duty: physio perspectives on training tactical athletes with Professor Rob Orr
In this episode, Professor Rob Orr explores the unique assessment and treatment methods for 'tactical athletes', referring to military, police, firefighters, and nursing populations. We delve into their distinct physical, social, and mental demands, and the significant ramifications of injury, re-injury, or improper rehabilitation within this specific group. Want to learn more about working with this population group? Rob recently did an awesome Masterclass with us, called “Treating Tactical Personnel” where he goes into further depth on treating military, police, firies & nursing populations. 👉🏻 You can watch Rob's class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-orr Rob is the director of the Tactical Research Unit, a multidisciplinary, international team of researchers nested in Bond University providing research, consultancy, and education services to tactical professions (military, law enforcement and protective services across their occupational lifespan (initial trainee to specialist) around the globe. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is Michael Rizk (@thatphysioguy) 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Feb 14, 2024 · 17 min
Complex and complicated pain - what's the difference and does it matter? With Todd Hargrove
In this episode with Todd Hargrove we cover the difference between complicated and complex pain. He talks us through how and why these differences matter through using a comparison of how fixing a human being is very different and much more complex to fixing a bike for multiple different reasons. Finally Todd covers what we can do when we encounter these complex and complicated issues with our own patients. Want to learn more about chronic and complex pain? Todd recently did an excellent Masterclass with us called “Pain, movement and play: common sense for complex problems” where he goes into further depth on all different types of pain. 👉🏻 You can watch his whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-hargrove Todd Hargrove is a Seattle-based manual and movement therapist, avid athlete, father, and former lawyer. He is a Feldenkrais practitioner, Rolfer, and author. Since 2008, he has written a blog at BetterMovement.org, which focuses on applying a modern understanding of pain science and neuroscience to movement-based therapies. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Feb 7, 2024 · 15 min
Mind, body, and mobility: exploring yoga's role in rehab with Mitch Hunter
In this episode, Mitch explores the potential benefits of yoga for our patients. We delve into the symbiotic relationship between the breathing techniques employed in yoga and the transformation of our mindset regarding movement and positions that may exacerbate discomfort. Mitch also shares insights into the latest research on the connection between yoga and pain. Mitch Hunter is a clinical educator, senior physiotherapist and lecturer at Griffith University. He additionally is a meditation teacher working with persistent pain, chronic health, and palliative care patents. Mitch can be found at: https://www.hunterhealing.com and @_mitchhunter. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is Michael Rizk (@thatphysioguy) References to papers discussed: 1. Bower, J. E., & Irwin, M. R. (2016). Mind–body therapies and control of inflammatory biology: A descriptive review. Brain, behavior, and immunity, 51, 1-11 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0889159115001658 2. Buric, I., Farias, M., Jong, J., Mee, C., & Brazil, I. A. (2017). What is the molecular signature of mind–body interventions? A systematic review of gene expression changes induced by meditation and related practices. Frontiers in Immunology, 8, 670 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2017.00670/full?fbclid=IwAR3UziUstPADj5tnIc46ctLJ4K_Uo8Kj6eMDxiWUyatIG3gHihoN7kypBH 3. Cherkin, D. C., & Herman, P. M. (2018). Cognitive and mind-body therapies for chronic low back pain and neck pain: effectiveness and value. JAMA internal medicine, 178(4), 556-557 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2673371 4. Villemure, C., Čeko, M., Cotton, V. A., & Bushnell, M. C. (2014). Insular cortex mediates increased pain tolerance in yoga practitioners. Cerebral cortex, 24(10), 2732-2740 https://academic.oup.com/cercor/article/24/10/2732/307000?login=true 5. Rivest-Gadbois, E., & Boudrias, M. H. (2019). What are the known effects of yoga on the brain in relation to motor performances, body awareness and pain? A narrative review. Complementary therapies in Medicine, 44, 129-142 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229918308288 6. Sterling, M., Smeets, R., Keijzers, G., Warren, J., & Kenardy, J. (2019). Physiotherapist-delivered stress inoculation training integrated with exercise versus physiotherapy exercise alone for acute whiplash-associated disorder (StressModex): a randomised controlled trial of a combined psychological/physical intervention. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 53(19), 1240-1247 https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/53/19/1240.abstract 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Jan 24, 2024 · 15 min
Pain talks: navigating the maze of chronic pain conversations with Dave Renfew
In this episode, Dave explains how he handles uncertainty in conversations regarding chronic pain. He shares some lines and analogies he uses with his patients to help with buy in, and to help communicate the complexity of what we do. He also presents some digestible take-home messages to share with your patients with chronic pain. Dave Renfrew is the clinic owner of Newcastle Performance Physiotherapy in Newcastle West. He prides himself on the fact that his clinic bases all its treatments on scientifically proven diagnostic techniques and methodologies. Dave graduated with honours from the University of Newcastle and is also qualified as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and has been working within the field of Physiotherapy for almost 20 years. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is Michael Rizk (@thatphysioguy) 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Jan 17, 2024 · 19 min
Thigh high rehab: treating anterior thigh injuries with Adam Johnson
In this episode with Adam Johnson we discuss the different biomechanical demands of the anterior thigh muscles in a task such as running or kicking, and how this can result in them needing specific rehabilitation. He also guides us through the muscle groups that should be incorporated into a rehab program for an anterior thigh injury to help prevent re-injury. Want to learn more about anterior thigh injuries? Adam recently did an awesome Masterclass with us called “Anterior thigh injuries: assessment to rehab” where he goes into further depth on assessment and rehabilitation of anterior thigh injuries. 👉🏻 You can watch his whole class now with our 7-day free trial: physio.network/masterclass-johnson Adam Johnson is a Physiotherapist with more than 12 years experience of working within elite football clubs. He is currently a First Team Physiotherapist at Everton Football Club within the English Premier League. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Jan 10, 2024 · 16 min
Beyond the abstract: a guide to understanding research papers with Dr Steve Kamper
In this episode, Steve uncovers some helpful tips on how to best interpret research including why it is important and how to be more nuanced in your appraisal. Steve covers how to find the real question the paper is asking and also how to understand the impact or effect size and why that matters more than black and white conclusions. Dr Steve Kamper is Professor of Allied Health at the School of Health Sciences and Nepean Blue Mountains Local health District. He has been continuously supported by NHMRC fellowships since 2008, and is currently a NHMRC Emerging Leader Fellow. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is Michael Rizk (@thatphysioguy) 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Dec 20, 2023 · 18 min
Exploring the power of nutrition in Osteoarthritis management with Ben Steele-Turner
In this episode with Ben, we discuss the role of nutrition in the management of Osteoarthritis. We cover how and why weight loss can be an effective treatment strategy and how we can implement this appropriately in our Physiotherapy treatment sessions. Finally, we cover the role of essential nutrients and different supplementation in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Want to learn more about nutrition in Physiotherapy? Ben recently did a very insightful Masterclass with us called Nutrition 101 for Physiotherapists where he goes into further depth on nutrition in Physiotherapy. 👉🏻 You can watch his whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-steele-turner Ben Steele-Turner is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist based in the United Kingdom. Ben completed his Human Nutrition MSc in 2018 and has a particular interest surrounding the interplay between nutrition and musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Dec 13, 2023 · 18 min
5 tips for treating patellofemoral pain with Luke Murray
In this episode with Luke we discuss 5 great tips for treating patellofemoral pain. He drops many valuable insights that are likely to make you rethink your approach to treating this common condition. Much of the info from this episode draws from Paul Ingraham’s fantastic 85 chapter e-book on patellofemoral pain. You can get your hands on this book for FREE as part of our Christmas special offer: 👉🏻 Learn more here now: https://physio.network/practicals-murray ⏰ Don't miss out - this offer ends soon! Luke is a Specialist Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapist who’s worked with Arsenal Football Club, London Irish Rugby Club & the general public in the National Health Service. Luke was a Strength & Conditioning intern at Chiefs Super Rugby & Rowing New Zealand throughout the 2014 season and he has a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from University of Limerick in Ireland and MSc in Physiotherapy at the University of Brighton in England. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Dec 6, 2023 · 20 min
Grip Strengthening for non-specific wrist pain with Dr Ian Gatt
In this Episode with Dr Ian Gatt, we discuss a paper that he recently did a research review on covering wrist pain in adolescents. We cover the protocol that they used in the paper, potential limitations and how the outcomes should affect our Physiotherapy practice. 👉🏻 See Ian’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/reviews-gatt Ian is the Head of Performance & Lead Physiotherapist for GB Boxing, with 20+ years of experience in a variety of sports. He is an Upper Limb Injury Specialist with the English Institute of Sport, with a keen interest in Hands & Wrists. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Nov 29, 2023 · 15 min
Pelvic Pain Unplugged: Expert Insights with Dr Sandy Hilton
In this episode Dr Sandy Hilton shares with us how we can approach pelvic pain in a more healthy manner as young clinicians. Including how we can help people without internal assessments and even without internal treatments. She describes it as a spectrum of information gathering. 👉🏻 See Sandy’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/reviews-hilton Sandy graduated from Pacific University (Oregon) in 1988 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Des Moines University in December 2013. She has worked in multiple settings across the US with a neurologic and orthopedic emphasis including a focus in pelvic rehabilitation for pain and dysfunction. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is Michael Rizk (@ThatPhysioGuy) 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Nov 22, 2023 · 13 min
Diagnostic Accuracy of the Ottawa Ankle Rules with Dr Chris Bleakley
In this episode with Dr Chris Bleakley, we discuss his Research Review of a recent article looking at the Ottawa Ankle Rules. We discuss the components of the Ottawa Ankle Rules and how they can be used in your clinical practice to help guide your treatments. We also discuss the clinical accuracy of the Ottawa ankle rules and what the findings of this systematic review were. 👉 See Chris’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/reviews-bleakley Dr Chris Bleakley is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Senior Lecturer in the Ulster University. He is a leading academic physiotherapist and has published extensively in the field of ankle injuries. Chris enjoys teaching research methods to health science students, and he continues his clinical work at the RE:Play Physiotherapy Clinic in Belfast, Northern Ireland If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Nov 8, 2023 · 17 min
From symptoms to solutions: a guide to neck pain and dizziness with Dr Julia Treleaven
In this episode with Dr Julia Treleaven, we cover what to look for in the subjective assessment to distinguish where someone's head and neck symptoms may be coming from. She covered what muscles may be giving us clues and what tests can be helpful. Julia then went into how different sensorimotor control exercises can be helpful as both assessments and treatments. This episode is closely tied to Julia’s Practical she did with us. With Practicals you can see exactly how top experts assess and treat specific conditions – so you can become a better clinician, faster. 👉 Watch Julia’s Practical here with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/practicals-treleaven Dr Julia Treleaven is a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Queensland. She has been researching whiplash and neck pain since 2000 and in 2004 completed her PhD focusing on the necks influence on sensorimotor control. She has continued her research in this area in idiopathic neck pain, headache, the elderly and post concussion. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is Michael Rizk (@ThatPhysioGuy) 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Nov 1, 2023 · 12 min
Differential diagnosis of posterior leg pain with Charlie Clements
In this episode with Charlie, we discuss the definition of sciatica and explore differential diagnoses which can present with a similar presentation to sciatica. He also takes us through what would increase our suspicion of alternative causes of posterior leg pain and when it may be appropriate for us to refer the patient on to further care. Want to learn more about Sciatica? Charlie recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us, called “Spine-related leg pain: from root causes to treatment strategies” where he goes into further depth on different causes of posterior leg pain. 👉 You can watch his whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-clements Charlie Clements is a First Contact Physiotherapist for the NHS and based within the United Kingdom. He has a specialist interest towards spinal pathologies and sources of lower limb pain with a passion for delivering evidence-based content across his online platforms. He can be found at @thethreadphysio. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Oct 25, 2023 · 12 min
Why accurate diagnosis of elbow pain matters with Dr Leanne Bisset
In this episode with Dr Leanne Bisset, we discuss the assessment and management of elbow pain. We discuss elbow anatomy and how this makes the joint different from treating other parts of the body. We also discuss acute vs chronic elbow issues and how these need to be treated appropriately and how and when imaging can be used for diagnosis. This episode is closely tied to Leanne’s Practical she did with us. With Practicals you can see exactly how top experts assess and treat specific conditions – so you can become a better clinician, faster. 👉🏻 Watch Leanne’s Practical here with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/practicals-bisset Dr Leanne Bisset is an Associate Professor and Academic Lead in Physiotherapy at Griffith University. She is also a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists. Dr Bisset's combined academic and clinical track record is underpinned by her clinical and research experience in chronic musculoskeletal pain. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Oct 11, 2023 · 17 min
Modern manual therapy with Robin Kerr
In this episode with Robin Kerr, we discuss her Research Review of a recent article which looked at the clinical effectiveness of manual therapy. We discuss how manual therapy has evolved within the Physiotherapy profession and how we can learn to use manual therapy in our clinical practice in addition to other treatments. See Robin’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/kerr-reviews1 Robin Kerr is an Australian trained physiotherapist with post graduate training in gait lab biomechanics and psychology. Over the last 35 years she has focused on research informed management of running injuries, pelvic floor issues, more recently the focus has shifted to persistent pain management and she continues to see elite athletes. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is Michael Rizk (@thatphysioguy). 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Oct 4, 2023 · 12 min
To brace or not to brace after ACL reconstruction with Dr Christina Le
In this episode with Dr Christina Le, we discuss her Research Review of a recent article which looked at a bracing protocol vs going brace-free for the first 6 weeks post ACL reconstruction with hamstring autograft. We discuss the strengths and limitations of the paper as well as what we as clinicians should take away from the paper and use in our own clinical practice. See Christina’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/reviews-le Dr Christina Le is a physiotherapist and completed her PhD in 2022 at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. As a clinician, she primarily treats individuals with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Having sustained a previous ACL injury herself, she has developed an interest in understanding health-related quality of life (HRQOL) following a sport-related knee injury in youth. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio. 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Sep 27, 2023 · 16 min
Hip vs. Knee OA: Unraveling the differences with Dr. Joanne Kemp
In this episode, Dr Joanne Kemp discusses the difference in assessment and management between hip and knee Osteoarthritis. We differentiated between back pain, local pain and red flags as well as how there may need to be consideration for flexibility training in the hip vs the knee. Want to learn more about Hip Osteoarthritis? Dr Jo Kemp recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us, called Hip Osteoarthritis: Optimising your Assessment and Treatment where she goes into further depth on this topic. You can watch her whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-kemp Dr Joanne Kemp is a Sports Physiotherapist and Senior Research Fellow at Latrobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, Australia. Her research is focused on hip pain including FAI and early onset hip OA in young and middle-aged adults, and its impact on activity, function and quality of life. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU: https://cutt.ly/ojJEMZs 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Sep 13, 2023 · 17 min
Mastering regressions and progressions of the Nordic Hamstring Curl with Adam Johnson
In this episode with Adam Johnson, we discuss his Research Review of a recent article looking at 20 variations (regressions and progressions) of the Nordic Hamstring Exercise. We discuss the implications of an individual dropping into a hip flexion pattern, the last 30 degrees of range of the exercise, and the perceived and actual intensity of the exercise the patient is performing. See Adam’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/reviews-johnson Adam has worked in full time football for over eleven seasons now at Reading FC, Millwall FC, Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Stoke City FC in both academy and first team environments. He is currently working as First Team Physiotherapist at Everton FC which involves providing injury rehabilitation support to the first team players at the club. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
Sep 6, 2023 · 15 min
Turn, Twist, Triumph: Returning to change of direction & cutting sports with Dr Amy Arundale
In this episode with Dr Amy Arundale, we covered how we might start some change of direction and cutting with our athletes, what outcome measures to look out for and test and some practical milestones around strength, neuromuscular control and confidence. Want to learn more about HOW to get your patients back to change of direction and cutting sports? Amy Arundale recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us, called “Return to Play” where she goes into further depth on change of direction and cutting sports. You can watch her whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-arundale Amy Arundale, PT, PhD, DPT, SCS is a physical therapist and researcher originally from Fairbanks, Alaska. She received her Bachelor’s Degree with honors from Haverford College. Amy completed her DPT at Duke University, and throughout gained experience working at multiple soccer clubs including the Carolina Railhawks F.C. (now North Carolina F.C.), S.K. Brann (Norway), and the Atlanta Silverbacks. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/